Alexandria "Alex" Tan, LCSW

Licensed in California · 7 years in practice

License and registration

LCSW, California: 116447 · expires July 2027
NPI: 1659826360 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Alexandria

Alexandria "Alex" Tan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She focuses on practical steps clients can use right away to reduce overwhelm and restore day-to-day functioning. Alex favors an integrative style that blends evidence-based techniques with a person-centered attitude.

Sessions are conversational and goal-directed. She works with each person to identify small, doable changes and to build skills for handling emotions and difficult interactions.

Background and approach

Her background includes work across community mental health settings, and she draws on seven years of clinical experience to inform her approach. That experience includes supporting people facing substance use challenges, trauma histories, and prolonged stressors related to caregiving and demanding jobs. In sessions she pays attention to patterns that come from early family experiences and attachment.

She also helps people tackle communication problems, boundary and control issues, body image concerns, and the ongoing effects of family-of-origin difficulties. Practical tools and clear strategies are a routine part of the work. Alex aims to make therapy feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

She emphasizes collaboration and pacing so people can move forward at a speed that feels right for them. Conversations focus on real-life problems and building resilience one step at a time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Alexandria lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Online support

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Alex uses common evidence-based techniques in simple, practical ways. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides straightforward skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication during heated moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alex will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. Together they set goals, try methods, and adjust the plan as needed so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video works well for deeper conversations and skills practice. Phone sessions can fit a shorter break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text are useful for quick check-ins, brief problem-solving, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping progress steady.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, blended family concerns, body image, substance use, and caregiver stress.

What is the therapy style and approach?

Sessions are integrative and practical, blending several evidence-based therapeutic techniques. The work is conversational and aims to teach skills and identify small, concrete changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of clinical experience working in community mental health and related settings. That background informs her approach to trauma, substance use, and prolonged stress.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW, practicing in California. The profile uses only the credentials provided here.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs like quick check-ins or longer conversations.

How does cost and billing work for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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